Published: August 13, 2024
Monrovia — The Liberia National Police (LNP) has deployed a team of officers as part of the United Nations peacekeeping mission to South Sudan.
The officers, including Lewis Chede, Francis Tarwin, Bangaly Saysay, Mercy Tamba, and Jesse Towouh, were sent off during a special ceremony held on Monday.
Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman presided over the ceremony, where he charged the officers with the responsibility of upholding the highest standards of community policing during their mission. “Your duty in South Sudan is not just to maintain peace but also to represent Liberia and our police force with dignity,” Coleman said.
“This deployment is a testament to the ethical standards that our police force upholds, and I am confident that you will make us proud.” Inspector General Coleman emphasized that participating in peacekeeping missions enhances the international reputation of the LNP, highlighting the professionalism and integrity of its officers.
He also disclosed that some of the LNP officers currently serving in South Sudan have had their mandates extended until February of next year.
The deployed officers expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to serve on the international stage. “We are honored to represent Liberia in this peacekeeping mission,” said one of the officers, Lewis Chede.
“We will adhere to the highest ethical standards and work tirelessly to bring pride to our country,” they added.
“We thank the LNP leadership for this preferment and promise to conduct ourselves according to the best ethical standards.”
“We will do our utmost to contribute positively to the mission in South Sudan,” they said.
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